1. If the **direct messages** section in the left sidebar is collapsed, click on
   the **direct messages** heading to expand it.

1. Click on a recent DM conversation to view it, or click **more
   conversations**. If you don't see this link, then you are already viewing all
   of your direct message conversations.

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    To return to the channel list in the left sidebar, click the **back to
    channels** link above the search box.